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Reporter: Devin O'Connor

Devin O'Connor is a senior reporter for Casino.org, covering politics, casino business, entertainment and gaming news on the East Coast.

Devin's passion for politics and background in the world of pop culture television gives him insight into the gaming industry backstories that often drive news these days.

After graduating from Penn State University with a theater arts degree, he worked at MTV Networks/Viacom from 2005 to 2010 as a writer and producer. His credits included Total Request Live, New Year's Eve specials, and a special featuring poker superstar Daniel Negreanu.

He later moved on to the HGTV/DIY Network, where he created, wrote, and produced three series specials: That's So House Hunters, That's So 80s, and That's So 90s.

Devin came on board with Casino.org in 2014. He lives in Pennsylvania and is an avid marathoner, having completed 15 races.

Contact Devin at devin.oconnor@casino.org.

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8174 stories by Devin O'Connor

Dotty's crime theft Nevada Washoe County

Former Dotty’s Employee Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Stealing Nearly $715K

A Nevada man will spend at least eight years in prison for stealing almost $715K Dotty's casinos noticed hundreds of thousands of missing dollars at six locations Dotty's operates slots parlors across Nevada and other states A Sun Valley man formerly employed...

Devin O'Connor December 30, 2025
gamblers slots jackpot roundup casinos

Jackpot Roundup: Gamblers Winning Big at Casinos During 2025 Holidays

Gamblers are winning big this holiday season From Powerball to slots, several life-changing payouts have occurred  No present was bigger this holiday season than the lucky lottery player in Arkansas who won the $1.817 billion Powerball jackpot on Christmas Eve. But across...

Devin O'Connor December 30, 2025
Powerball winner Arkansas lottery

Has the $1.8 Billion Powerball Winner Come Forward? Here’s What We Know

The winning ticket for the Christmas Eve Powerball drawing was sold in Arkansas The winner has 180 days from December 24 to come forward and redeem the prize The second-largest lottery jackpot in the history of the United States was won on...

Devin O'Connor December 29, 2025
MGM Resorts China Macau Cotai

MGM Resorts Extends Casino Branding Deal in China’s Macau Through License Term

MGM Resorts will continue licensing its brand to MGM China MGM will receive a heftier monthly licensing fee from MGM China beginning in 2026 Las Vegas-based MGM Resorts International has agreed to continue lending its iconic brand to MGM China through the...

Devin O'Connor December 29, 2025
Atlantic City casino smoking Phil Murphy

Atlantic City Casino Workers Say Gov. Murphy Can Cement ‘Legacy’ by Banning Smoking

Atlantic City casino workers continue to pressure Gov. Phil Murphy to ban indoor tobacco Murphy says he would sign a bill to ban casino smoking Atlantic City casino employees seeking workplaces free of toxic secondhand smoke are calling on New Jersey Gov....

Devin O'Connor December 29, 2025
American Gaming Association prediction markets

American Gaming Association Running Commercials Against Prediction Markets

The AGA has launched a campaign against prediction markets offering sports contracts The AGA claims such platforms threaten sports integrity and lack consumer protections The American Gaming Association (AGA) has deployed commercials in select US markets campaigning against the proliferation of prediction...

Devin O'Connor December 23, 2025
Powerball jackpot Christmas Eve lottery numbers

Powerball Jackpot for Christmas Eve Drawing Climbs to $1.7 Billion

The Christmas Eve Powerball jackpot is an estimated $1.7 billion The jackpot run has run a record 46 drawings without a jackpot win The Powerball jackpot stands to deliver the ultimate gift this Christmas season, as the lottery game's top prize grew...

Devin O'Connor December 23, 2025
Florida contractor Bradenton mobile home

Florida Contractor Allegedly Funded Gambling Habit By Stealing From Elderly Hurricane Victims

A Bradenton man posing as a contractor allegedly stole $222K from mobile home residents in need of repairs after Hurricane Milton A police investigation found that some of the down payment money went to area arcades where illegal slots operate Police in...

Devin O'Connor December 22, 2025
Fontainebleau Jeffrey Soffer Big Easy Casino Florida

Fontainebleau Owner Jeffrey Soffer Sells Miami Casino Parcels for Big Profit

Land previously tied to the Big Easy Casino has been sold Florida real estate magnate Jeffrey Soffer owns the Hallandale Beach racino Fontainebleau Resorts' billionaire owner, Jeffrey Soffer, expanded his net worth recently by selling unused acres surrounding his Big Easy Casino...

Devin O'Connor December 22, 2025
Emerald Queen Casino death fall

Person Falls to Their Death at Emerald Queen Casino Near Seattle

A person died at the Emerald Queen Casino on Saturday night The incident remains under investigation Law enforcement says the person fell to their death inside the tribal casino One person is dead and another injured after what appears to be an...

Devin O'Connor December 22, 2025